IT Managers Must Patch Security Vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows
Researchers uncovered two security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows that could put businesses at risk of credential forwarding and password cracking.
Petya Weren’t Expecting This: Ransomware Takes Systems Hostage Across the Globe
It appears that the current Petya payload is being distributed using the same exploits that were part of the leaks that powered the spread of WannaCry.
BlackTech Exploits Leaked Hacking Team Tools to Commit Cyber Espionage
Security researchers linked three cyber espionage campaigns to a group that exploits leaked Hacking Team tools and flaws in outdated software.
GhostHook Attack Reveals Kernel-Level Threat in 64-Bit Windows Systems
Researchers discovered a haunting technique they're calling a GhostHook attack, which uses a feature in Intel CPUs to take over 64-bit Windows.
Fireball Malware: Ticking Time Bomb or All Hot Air?
Depending on who you ask, the Fireball malware infected somewhere between 40 and 250 million Windows devices. The potential danger, however, is undisputed.
Don’t Wait for the Next WannaCry — Update Your SMB Protocol Before It’s Too Late
To defend your infrastructure against future exploits, it's critical to disable the insecure original version of the SMB protocol.
Windows Bug Crashes All Versions Before 10
An old Windows bug has resurfaced, causing newer systems to crash or display the blue screen of death. Here's what you need to know.
Using Security Intelligence to Detect Insider Threats From Cloud-Based Applications
Security intelligence solutions such as QRadar UBA enable analysts to detect potentially malicious activity on Microsoft Office 365 cloud-based apps.
Unwrapping the Mystery: Did a Big, Slimy Internet Worm Make Hundreds of Organizations WannaCry?
IBM X-Force revealed that WannaCry spread to its targets like a computer worm. But unlike a classic worm, it carried a malicious payload of ransomware.
A Real Tearjerker: Patch Problems Drive WannaCry Worries
While Microsoft could have slowed the spread of WannaCry, the real problem lies in the widespread practice of deploying outdated software and systems.